Creamy and buttery mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food! Various variations of this delicious dish can be found all over France, Spain and Italy – making it a Mediterranean classic. My creamy garlic mashed potatoes are a Fall and Winter luxury and while they aren’t “low calorie” and should be eaten in the Mediterranean …Read More

Having a salad as the main dish of the meal is something I love to do, especially during the warmer months. Living in Southern California’s “endless Summer” Mediterranean climate I get to enjoy the warm days of early Fall mixed with the abundance of fresh vegetables coming in from the harvest. This is fertile ground …Read More

French, Italians & Spaniards Approach Meals Very Differently Than The Typical American – And Are Way Healthier For It! I was having a very in-depth conversation the other day with a friend over the differences between how American’s and Spaniards take lunch. All of a sudden, it dawned on me … The typical American and …Read More

Flavor packed super healthy vegetable side dish that is filled with the flavors of the South of France! I love gratin dishes (baked layered vegetable dishes) and during the cooler months of Fall, Winter and even early Spring the typical gratins I make have a rich and delicious cheese/cream sauce. But during the hot months …Read More

The Essential Question of Our Age Which will you choose? Sick Care or Health Care? We have to realize that every single day we make a choice with the foods we place into our bodies rather we will feed sickness & disease or health & wellness. This is a choice only we can make and …Read More

What Is The Mediterranean Diet? How to truly embrace and live the Mediterranean Lifestyle My journey on the Mediterranean Diet began several years ago when I first looked towards the Mediterranean and my family’s ancestral home for the secret to health and longevity. I was in my 20’s, well over 300 pounds and felt horrible …Read More

This is my daily routine I’ll be following for my meals. Breakfast foods will be skipped if I’m doing Intermittent Fasting. I know there will be days when I don’t stick to this plan but it will always be the “normal” I return towards. I think it’s important from the very beginning to expect and …Read More

The Idea Behind Cheat Days and Fasting Days Some of the most overlooked aspects of the Mediterranean Diet is the prevalence of feasting and fasting days dispersed throughout the calendar. There are many rich and decadent foods in the Mediterranean; however, they are reserved for celebrations and special occasions based on strict sets of rules. …Read More

Let’s start with a few revelations of 2 worlds existing in complete opposition to each other The Mediterranean Lifestyle Mediterranean’s living in the Mediterranean and following the traditional Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle are the healthiest, longest lived and happiest people in the world. Not only do they live a long time but they are in …Read More

High In Potassium Potassium helps the body deliver oxygen to the brain and maintain proper heart and water balance PMS High in Vitamin B6 bananas help regulate blood glucose levels and provide support during times of stress and can help prevent cranky moods Brain Power Bananas help keep the mind alert and bright all …Read More